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Shifting from Triggers to Glimmers: Embrace the Calm and Find Your Power





We’ve all had those moments, right? You’re minding your business, maybe sipping your coffee, and then BAM, a rude comment, an irritating email, or someone cutting you off in traffic flips the switch. Suddenly, you’re triggered, and your mood tanks. But what if there was a way to change that and not just avoid the triggers, but to flip the script and find the good, the glimmer, in everyday life?

Here’s the deal: It’s time to stop being triggered and start being a glimmer-seeker!

What is a Trigger vs. a Glimmer?

  • Trigger: That instant negative response to something unpleasant. It pulls you down.
  • Glimmer: A small, positive moment that sparks joy, peace, or connection. It lifts you up.

While triggers can throw you off balance, glimmers can ground you and bring positivity to your day. By focusing on glimmers, you can transform your mindset and mental well-being. Let's talk about how to shift from being triggered to embracing those glimmers.

Why Should You Shift from Triggers to Glimmers?

  1. Improves Mental Health 🧠
    A constant reaction to triggers can fuel anxiety and stress. Focusing on glimmers, however, helps you develop a positive outlook, which is like giving your brain a mental spa day.

  2. Boosts Emotional Resilience 🌿
    Resilience isn’t about never getting triggered; it’s about how you respond. Choosing to look for glimmers makes you more adaptable in handling life’s challenges.

  3. Strengthens Relationships 🤝
    Being constantly triggered can wear on your relationships. When you focus on glimmers, you bring a more positive energy, which can foster healthier and more meaningful connections.

  4. Attracts Positive Outcomes 🧲
    When you stop giving too much importance to what triggers you, you create room for positive energy. This not only boosts your mood but also attracts better experiences into your life.

How to Shift from Triggers to Glimmers

1. Pause and Breathe 🧘
When a trigger hits, don’t react immediately. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and acknowledge the feeling. Then ask yourself, "Is this worth my energy?" If not, shift your focus to something positive happening around you, a glimmer moment.

2. Identify Glimmers in Your Day 🌟
A glimmer could be as simple as a warm cup of tea, a sunset, or even a compliment. Actively seek out these positive moments in your day, and hold on to them.

3. Create a "Glimmer Journal" ✍️
Each day, jot down a few things that brought you joy. Over time, you’ll train your brain to naturally focus on the positives instead of the negatives.

4. Mindful Living 🧘‍♂️
Practicing mindfulness allows you to stay in the present moment, making it easier to notice glimmers and manage triggers before they escalate.

5. Surround Yourself with Glimmers 🌿
Fill your environment with things that bring you peace, nature, art, good music, or even the smell of your favorite candle. Your space matters, and when it’s full of positive energy, it’s easier to stay focused on glimmers.

How Not Giving Too Much Importance Changes the Game

Giving too much importance to something can create “excess potential,” which can attract the worst-case scenario. Here's why detaching and staying indifferent can work wonders:

  • Less Stress, More Freedom
    When you give less weight to negative thoughts and triggers, you allow more room for positivity to flow into your life.

  • Better Decision-Making
    Keeping things in perspective reduces anxiety, allowing you to make clearer and better choices. Instead of reacting emotionally, you respond rationally.

Benefits of Being a Glimmer Person

  • Positive mindset shift
  • Improved relationships
  • More gratitude for life's small joys
  • Higher emotional intelligence
  • Greater sense of peace and fulfillment

Breaking the Cycle of Negative Patterns

Recognizing the triggers and breaking the pattern is essential for your personal growth. Don’t get stuck in the same loop of negativity! Once you identify your triggers, start focusing on what you can control your perspective. Shift to glimmers, and you’ll notice a ripple effect in all areas of your life.

Final Thoughts: Let’s Embrace the Glimmer

Triggers are everywhere, but so are glimmers; you just have to look for them. Choose the glimmer. Start with small, intentional steps, and you’ll see that over time, your whole mindset shifts toward positivity and peace. You'll not only be more resilient, but you’ll attract better situations and people into your life.

✨ Are you ready to make the shift from trigger to glimmer? It's time to live lighter and brighter!

🎙️ Listen to the Podcast Version:
Prefer to listen instead of read? Tune into the full episode below where I talk about how shifting from emotional triggers to daily glimmers changed my peace and perspective.



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